White Sage

Salvia apiana, Lamiaceae

Zones

7–10

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowLow

Soil pH

6.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Chilean MesquiteProsopis chilensis

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Desert WillowChilopsis linearis

Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

Nopal CactusOpuntia ficus-indica

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Spotted Bee BalmMonarda punctata

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Adams Needle YuccaYucca filamentosa

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

JojobaSimmondsia chinensis

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

ArugulaEruca vesicaria

White sage produces volatile compounds that can inhibit germination of some herbaceous plants including brassicas

Uses

Functions

Medicine

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does White Sage grow in?

White Sage grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for White Sage?

Good companions for White Sage include Chilean Mesquite, Desert Willow, Nopal Cactus, Spotted Bee Balm, Adams Needle Yucca.

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